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The new A330 C seats will be revealed in less than two weeks, I heard. 
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I also heard that some of the newer 3-class 772 and 773 will be refurbished with these new seats starting March. -
It's in the press release on the website dated 30 December....Originally posted by SQ LPP View PostThe new A330 C seats will be revealed in less than two weeks, I heard.
Australian, Japanese Cities To Be First For New A330 Operations
30 December 2008
Singapore Airlines will introduce its new Airbus A330-300 regional aircraft on routes to Australian and Japanese cities, progressively from end March 2009.
The first of 19 new A330-300s will be delivered to Singapore Airlines by Airbus in mid-January. Initially, the aircraft will be used to complete pilot conversion, and thereafter, operate some short sectors between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore and Jakarta, during late February and March.
Its full entry into commercial service will occur on 30 March 2009, and to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the commencement of Singapore Airlines flights between the two cities, the first route will be between Singapore and Brisbane.
From April, services between Singapore and Perth will be progressively converted from the existing B777 operations to A330; conversion will be completed in May. The daily flight between Adelaide and Singapore will be converted by June.
Also in June, following delivery of the eighth aircraft, the A330 will debut on Japan routes, with the daily service to Nagoya to be converted from B777 operations. By March 2010, the daily B777 service to Osaka will be replaced with the A330.
The A330-300 twin-engine wide-body aircraft will be configured with 285 seats in two classes – Business and Economy. A new Business Class seat, especially designed for regional and medium-haul flights, as well as other cabin product features, will be unveiled when the aircraft is delivered in January.
The Business Class cabin will consist of 30 seats, in a 2-2-2 configuration (distinct from the existing B777 on these routes, which is in a 2-3-2 layout). Economy will feature 255 seats, in a 2-4-2 configuration. All seats will feature the new KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines award-winning inflight entertainment system.
The deployment of the A330-300 is shown below:
Service (between Singapore and -) Date Freq (Per week)
Brisbane, SQ245/246* end March 2009 7
Brisbane, SQ235/236 end March 2009 7
Brisbane, SQ255/256* end March 2009 5
Perth, SQ224/225 April 2009 5
Perth, SQ223/226 May 2009 7
Perth, SQ215/216 May 2009 7
Adelaide, SQ268/269 June 2009 7
Nagoya, SQ671/672 June 2009 7
Osaka, SQ617/618 March 2010 7
* Actual inaugural service will take place from Singapore to Brisbane (SQ255) on 30 March 2009 – the date of the 25th anniversary of the commencement of Singapore Airlines services between the two cities. The first flight from Brisbane is SQ236 on 30 March 2009.Last edited by MAN Flyer; 17 January 2009, 04:07 PM.Comment
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Yeah, it's clearly stated in the news release as sometimes in January. But I opt not to post the exact date which I know.Originally posted by MAN Flyer View PostIt's in the press release on the website dated 30 December.... 
Within a week?
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Business Class on the Airbus 330-300
Coming soon...on wed, 21st:
Unwind in our incline lie-flat seats, each exquisitely upholstered in premium leather. With adjustable seat presets, headrests and lumbar support, you will arrive at your destination feeling completely rejuvenated. Read on to learn more about the seat.
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...v=-1032298993&
The New Economy Class are fitted on Singapore Airlines' new A380, A330-300 and the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...?v=2034781321&Comment
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Business Class on the Airbus 330-300
New A330 seat configuration can be found below:
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Thank you acheng for the A330 Seat Plan.
It was already posted 20 days ago by SQ LPP on the other thread.
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Welcome to SQTalk acheng.
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no pics of the new seats leh!!!
Business Class on the Airbus 330-300
Unwind in our incline lie-flat seats, each exquisitely upholstered in premium leather. With adjustable seat presets, headrests and lumbar support, you will arrive at your destination feeling completely rejuvenated.
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...lass/index.jspComment
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Lie flat for regional? This would really set the bar. So SQ is taking the delivery on the 21st?Originally posted by yongchau View PostLast edited by singaporeairlinesboi; 21 January 2009, 02:32 PM.Comment
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Given that they use the word "incline" (sic), I doubt they'd be a true flat bed. I see this being more Spacebed-like...Originally posted by singaporeairlinesboi View Post
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Without having any inside information, and using pure speculation, I'd say that the word "incline" means we are likely going to see a slightly custom version of the same seat that everyone and their aunt is using in business these days (such as LH, SK and QR). Given the seatplan we can exclude any kind of exotic staggering of seats such as with EK, herringbone such as VS/NZ or anything as low volume as SQ's own new long haul C class.
Only thing that seems exciting is that in the same space that LH/SK has 6 rows SQ seems to have 5 rows, thus less impression of it going to be a "coffin class" as most modern C class arrangements are.
The top improvements will be:
1. No middle seats anymore.
2. PTV controls not inside armrest.
3. New seats that arent fallig apart.
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Hi, i'm a new member. Some photos:
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Welcome to SQTalk, belumosi, and thank you for the pictures.
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Thanks, Belumosi, for the pics... neat looking seats, and truly sets a new standard in "regional" flying in Business!
Yet, would like to see the seats in a lie-flat position...
And I really like the new cabin ambiance too. LED lighting like that on the Whale... sweet!Comment
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They look very good.
Well done, SQ.Comment
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